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A much-changed United had the better of the early openings and
deservedly took the lead in 21st minute as Brazilian forward
Antony curled a stunning strike into far corner.
Antony's fellow countryman Fred then curled a sensational effort
towards goal from a free kick, but saw his rasping shot come out
off the inside of the post.
United had further chances to add a game-clinching second before
Rashford stepped off the bench to fire two late goals to put the
seal on an eighth victory in a row in all competitions for the
home side.
Rashford has now scored 15 goals in all competitions this
season, having mustered just five last term, and has found the
net in eight straight matches at Old Trafford.
"I have told you many times, when he puts himself in the
position, in one on ones in the box, he will score," coach Erik
ten Hag said. "That is what he is doing at the moment. If he
keeps the focus and keeps doing what he is doing, he will score
more.
"First half I was happy, but I was less happy with not being
clinical in front of goal. We created a lot of chances. We
should have scored more. Sometimes we need that extra pass. We
had to fight right until the end.
"But we are scoring goals from the back, from set plays too, so
I think we are progressing."
(Reporting by Peter HallEditing by Toby Davis)
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